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A week of celebration: 7 days of giveaways for small business owners

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We just turned one, and we’re celebrating in true small business style!

To mark our first birthday, we’re hosting a week-long celebration dedicated to the real MVPs of the small business world... you. Whether you’re a solopreneur running the show or the glue holding it all together behind the scenes, this week is all about recognising the hustle, heart, and pure grit that makes small business owners unstoppable.

Seven days of giveaways worth over $3,000

We’ve teamed up with some incredible local businesses to bring you seven days of giveaways designed to inspire connection, spark joy, and celebrate everything you do.

Each day from October 13-19, comp entrants will receive exclusive prompts and activities inside our private WhatsApp group. These daily conversations are designed to help you connect with other business owners, share your insights, and celebrate your wins, and the most thoughtful and inspiring contributions each day will win a prize!

And yes, there’s a major prize up for grabs:

A mini brand shoot with Nicci K Photography, the perfect way to refresh your brand visuals and step into the spotlight with confidence.

Total prize pool: over $3,000 

How to enter

  1. Enter before October 10 using the form here

  2. You’ll be added to our private WhatsApp group before the giveaways kick off on October 13.

  3. Join the daily discussions, connect with other business owners, and enter to win!

Then, wrap it all up with us at our birthday celebration on Friday, October 24 at 7PM in Brisbane, where we’ll be announcing all the winners (and dancing the night away with a live Samba performance!).

Meet our amazing sponsors

Our prizes have been handpicked to help you rest, recharge, and refocus, because you deserve a little love, too.

1. Nicci K Photography: mini brand shoot

A 45-minute personal branding session with 10 high-res images. Perfect for refreshing your website, socials, or marketing. Nicci K Photography specialises in emotive, storytelling imagery that makes people feel something. Whether I’m capturing elopements, intimate weddings, or soulful brands, I’m not here to pose you, I’m here to see you. Your shoot will feel personal and cinematic, not cookie-cutter. No two sessions are the same. I focus on connection and emotion because that’s what sells, and more importantly, that’s what lasts. Value: $700

2. Julie Smerdon Yoga: 1-year membership

Access in-person and online yoga classes with renowned teacher Julie Smerdon. Find your strength and calm all year long.  Internationally renown teacher with her local community heart, Julie Smerdon hosts live classes plus an ever-growing library that leaves people feeling steadier, stronger, and calmer after every practice. Value: $588

3. Pilates Locale: Sweat reset program

A 4-week immersion featuring 16 mat classes, infrared warmth, and expert instruction to help you move, reset, and recharge. Founded by Ashleigh & Sam Donovan, Pilates Locale is where premium meets playful. It's an elevated studio experience designed to empower, energise, and connect. Their purpose is to uplift, inspire and connect a community of like minded people through movement. Every session is your invitation to move with purpose, shake off the noise, and reconnect with your strongest, most vibrant self. Value: $371

4. Samba Life: live performance

The incredible Gabrielle Cardenas will bring colour, energy, and carnaval flair to our birthday event! Gaby has spent years training and re-training women all over the world with her signature teaching style. She now has an online studio and has pioneered the creation of online, personalised Samba training with her Master Membership. Gabrielle takes Samba to a deep place of love and appreciation with every student she encounters.

5. Blue Sky Mind: 4-week nervous system program

Led by Kate Sawyer, this online program helps calm your body and mind while supporting sustainable business growth. Designed to help you pause, regulate, and respond to stress with clarity and control. Blue Sky Mind delivers powerful programs that leave people calmer, clearer, and ready to thrive, in business and in life. Value: $299

6. Monica Caligiuri Nutrition: nutritional medicine consult

A one-on-one consult using evidence-based nutritional medicine to restore balance and wellbeing. Monica uses the latest evidence-based nutritional medicine research, along with the therapeutic components of food, the highest quality supplements and nutraceuticals, plus dedicated support to assist you.  Whether it’s to return to wellness, restore imbalance or reach your health goals. Value: $270

7. House of Aya: twist-front one-piece swimsuit

Make a splash in this Twist-Front One Piece Swimwear, crafted from eco-friendly REPREVE® fabric, featuring the exclusive hand painted art print titled "Here She Is" by award-winning Brisbane artist Adele Bevacqua. Designed with both style and sustainability in mind, this swimsuit showcases a flattering twist-front detail that is perfect for summer swims. Value: $219

8. Nidhi & Pearl: custom pearl & charm bracelet

Nidhi and Pearl is a Brisbane-based jewellery brand created by Gee and Rosie who craft timeless pearl and charm designs with a playful, modern twist. Every piece is made to feel personal and unique. This bespoke bracelet created specifically for our prize giveaway is handcrafted featuring freshwater pearls and unique charms. Value: $110

Join the celebration:

Ready to connect, celebrate, and maybe even take home one of these incredible prizes?

👉 Join the giveaway before October 10 to secure your spot
👉 Come party with us on October 24 in Brisbane as we celebrate one amazing year of community

Let's make it a week to remember

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